Cassandra Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-SAN-druh / /kəˈsændrə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: shining upon man; Latin: prophetess
Historical & Cultural Background
Cassandra is derived from Greek mythology, where she was a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy, and was granted the gift of prophecy. Despite her accurate predictions, she was cursed to never be believed. The name has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history, symbolizing foresight and tragedy.
Trend Summary
Cassandra has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1990s but remaining a classic choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cassie
- Sandy
International Variants
- Kassandra (Spanish)
- Kassandre (French)
- Cassandra (Italian)
Famous people named Cassandra
Cassandra Wilson is an American jazz singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk music.
Cassandra Clare is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy series, The Mortal Instruments.
Cassandra Peterson is an American actress and writer, famous for her character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Cassandra Scerbo is an American actress and singer known for her roles in various television series and films.
Fictional characters named Cassandra
Cassandra is a character in the video game series 'God of War,' known for her role as a warrior and ally.
Cassandra is a character in the 'Assassin's Creed' series, serving as a protagonist in 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey.'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassandra was first seen in the United States in 1959. Cassandra has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Cassandra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cassandra (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |